Average Salary for Noodles and Company Employees

Headquartered in Broomfield, Colo., Noodles and Company offers a range of employment opportunities in the restaurant, from Restaurant General Manager to Restaurant Assistant Manager. The median income for Noodles and Company employees is $36K annually. What you do at the company plays the largest role in compensation at Noodles and Company, but how long you've been working and your city affect income (to a lesser degree) as well. This overview is based on answers to PayScale's salary questionnaire.

About This Company

Jobs

The highest average salaries go to Restaurant General Managers, who bring in close to $43K per year, though Restaurant Assistant Managers are not far behind at $31K annually.

Years of Experience

For those with one to four years of experience, median paychecks reach around $47K per year. Broken down by tenure, the largest share of Noodles and Company employees (42 percent) have five to nine years of experience and earn $42K annually on average.

Locations

By state, Noodles and Company employees make the most in Virginia, earning about $65K per year on average.

Certifications and Degrees

Salaries approach approximately $44K annually for Servsafe food manager certifications; non-accredited workers make much less. Bigger paychecks are awarded to Certified ServSafe Food Handlers with credentials; these people earn around $42K per year on average.

Skills

When it comes to skills, employees who report Budget Management among their abilities seem to make the most, reporting a median income of $48K annually. A skill that is commonly seen around here is Operations Management; just over two-fifths deem it necessary for work. Many workers are also familiar with People Management, Hiring, and Customer Service.

Benefits and Perks

Noodles and Company sponsors a 401(k) program, and a solid majority of respondents use this option to save for their retirement. Health insurance is part of the package for a little more than half of workers, and for more than half of workers, dental coverage is too. Some other advantages of working at Noodles and Company are life insurance, free drinks, gym membership, a casual working environment, and a company cell phone.